WELCOME BACK SECOND SEMESTER |
Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope the holiday break brought you rest, relaxation, and peace.
This is a reminder of December 14 communication in regard to the second semester schedule update. We are incredibly grateful for your prayers and partnership allowing Mercy to best accommodate our young women learning with the hybrid model. To transition to a safe return, we will begin the first week of school remotely, and then resume our in-person cohort hybrid learning model.
Monday, January 4 & Tuesday, January 5: Staff work days to prepare and support second semester instruction needs. No school for students.
Wednesday, January 6, Thursday, January 7 & Friday, January 8: Full day remote instruction for all students. *Wednesday is not a Flex Day.
Monday, January 11: Return to hybrid instruction with Cohort KC in-person and SF remote. The schedule will include the celebration of Mass for Cohort KC.
Tuesday, January 12: Return to hybrid instruction with Cohort SF in-person and KC remote. The schedule will include the celebration of Mass for Cohort SF.
Thursday, January 14: In-person hybrid instruction with Cohort KC in-person and SF remote per the Mercy Hybrid Schedule.
Friday, January 15: Staff professional development day, no school for students.
Monday, January 18: No school in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 19: In-person hybrid instruction with Cohort SF in-person and KC remote per the Mercy Hybrid Schedule.
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JOIN US FOR MASS LIVESTREAM |
You are invited to join us virtually for our Second Semester Welcome Mass Tuesday, January 12 at 10:15am via Zoom livestream here. Worship with us as we celebrate the beginning of a new year and new semester at Mercy.
Please note students will be celebrating Mass in 4th hour classrooms on both Monday, January 11 (Cohort KC) and Tuesday, January 12 (Cohort SF). Special schedule available here.
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January Meeting
Save the date to join us over Zoom on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00pm for our next meeting. The Mercy Mothers’ Club has open leadership committee chair positions for the 2021-2022 school year. We will be discussing and trying to fill these positions at this meeting. If you are interested and have any questions or interest, please email the Mothers’ Club at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com.
Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Jan Zoom Meeting
Time: Jan 13, 2021 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 970 7275 4981
Passcode: 661366
February Meeting - BOOK CLUB
Read with the MMC! Don't miss our meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm for fun and book discussion about "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd.
Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Feb Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2021 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 920 9463 7631
Passcode: 740571
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Our January meeting will include:
- Calendar of Events and Volunteer (Chairman) Opportunities
- Dads’ Club Grand Raffle Results
- Guest Speakers: Student Government, including Q&A
We hope to see you this Wednesday evening on Zoom for our January meeting!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR AUCTION 2021 |
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Check your mailbox for a postcard with details about the first ever virtual Mercy Auction! Join us live from the comfort of your home on Saturday, February 6, 2021 for an evening filled with fun and fabulous fundraising to Make a Difference for Mercy.
Purchase your tickets today to receive early bird pricing. Tickets range from a package that includes dinner delivered to your door, a package featuring a special Mercy branded wine glasses and cutting board, and a ticket to allow online access for bidding.
Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. The ideas are endless, and we welcome and appreciate your donations. Check out the wish list on Amazon. (Please note, if you purchase an item on Amazon, please include your name on the gift receipt so we can send an acknowledgement for your donation.)
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Mercy will serve as a testing site for the Saturday, February 6, 2021 ACT test. This opportunity is open to current Mercy Juniors and Seniors.
If you are interested in registering or switching from a different site, please contact Dr. Kline-Kator at akline-kator@mhsmi.org, or 248-476-8020 x1560 to get the code needed to access. Registration for February ACT testing closes Friday, January 8, 2021. Mercy will not show up as an option through searching - the code is required.
Please note that if the state moves to COVID MI Safe Start Plan Phase 3, the test will be cancelled. We hope to resume normally scheduled national testing dates in Spring 2021. If you have further questions, contact Dr. Kline-Kator.
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2021-22 MERCY HS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION |
The Financial Aid application process is now underway at Mercy High School. In order to be considered for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, you must complete and submit the application requirements by the April 30, 2021 deadline.
Please note that Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the successful completion of a FACTS Management Grant and Aid Assessment application. The application may be found at the following website: https://online.factsmgt.com/.
In addition to the FACTS Management application, a student essay and cover sheet must be submitted to Mercy High School, Office of the President. Please visit Mercy financial aid webpage here for more detailed information.
The total amount of financial aid assistance distributed each year by Mercy High School is based upon the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants who have submitted their application by the April 30 deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and considered if and when funds become available.
Please note, if you have received any type of financial aid from Mercy High School in the past, you must reapply each year in order to be considered for renewal for the upcoming school year.
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December Counseling Newsletter
In case you missed it, read the December issue of Counseling Good News here. Features include: Important Dates; Action Items for Allies & Advocates; Dear Miss Rona; Second Semester Schedules; College Corner; P2P Page and more.
December Newsprint
In case you missed it, read the December issue of the student-produced Newsprint here with features on Christmas King; Sister Pie; Staying Connected; Klueg's New Classroom; A Glance into the World of Law; Diversifying Your School Schedule and more.
COVID-19 Reporting
For the health and safety of our community, we ask that you report to the Dean of Student Affairs, Eleasha Tarplin at edtarplin@mhsmi.org any COVID-19 exposure and positive test results.
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